AG Van Hollen: GlaxoSmithKline to pay $750 million dollars to settle allegations of selling adulterated drugs
For More Information Contact:
Bill Cosh 608/266-1221
MADISON — Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced that Wisconsin will join with other states, the federal government and pharmaceutical manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to settle allegations that GSK introduced adulterated drugs into interstate commerce. As a result, the company will pay the states and the federal government...
UW-Madison: NSF signs operating pact with UW-Madison as IceCube nears completion
MADISON - It is the start of the final Antarctic drilling season for IceCube, and as researchers descend on the South Pole, there is additional reason for celebration. The National Science Foundation has signed a five-year, $34.5-million agreement with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to operate the unique IceCube telescope - a cubic kilometer in volume - buried in the...
Fitness for EveryBODY, The Oilerie: “Amy & Jackie’s GET FIT Challenge” monthly segment airs November 24th at 9am on TMJ4 Ch. 4 Milwaukee
CONTACT:
Judi Murphy, Murphy Associates
P: 262-786-7424
F: 262-786-7303
E: judi@marketingwithmurphy.com
Brookfield, WI – November 23, 2010 – "Amy & Jackie's GET FIT Challenge" is a real life journey towards optimal health and life-long fitness. Watch Amy & Jackie on Ch. 4's The Morning Blend on Wednesday, November 24th at 9:00 a.m. for their monthly segment. Amy Friese, owner...
U.S. Cellular: Makes it easy to switch with $150 smartphone activation credit during holiday sale
Current Customers Also Get A Credit When Adding New Smartphone Lines
Milwaukee – – U.S. Cellular announced its latest in a series of customer-focused offers today that will appeal to potential switchers and delight current customers. The carrier introduced a $150 Smartphone Activation Credit for new and existing customers who add smartphone lines. The offer is available during...
Wis. Bureau of Consumer Protection: To launch media campaign featuring timely advice for smart & safe holiday gift giving
Contact: Brock Bergey, 608-224-5007
MADISON – The Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection is announcing a five day media campaign to help consumers make informed decisions while shopping for holiday gifts.
“We are taking an in depth approach to better educate and protect consumers during this hectic time of year,” said Janet Jenkins, Administrator of the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection....
Dane County: Announces second “cow-power” project
Contact: Joshua Wescott, Office of the County Executive (608) 267-8823 or cell (608) 669-5606
Town of Springfield Farms Working to Share New Manure Digester, Generate $2-Million in Electricity Each Year
Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk announced today the county is working with several farmers northwest of Middleton on construction of a second “Cow Power” facility that will convert manure into...
PSC: To hold public hearings on We Energies proposed biomass facility
Contact: Teresa Weidemann-Smith, (608) 266-9600
MADISON -- The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (Commission) will hold public hearings in Rothschild on Wisconsin Electric Power Company’s (WEPCO, doing business as We Energies) application to construct a Biomass-Fired, Cogeneration Facility in the village of Rothschild, Marathon County, Wisconsin. The public hearings will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at 1 p.m....
Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association: Holiday feasting and your pets – visions of dancing sugar plums?
Hurray for the upcoming holidays - a chance to visit with friends and family and share lots of wonderful tasty food delights! Of course, most of us consider our pets part of the family, so shouldn't they be included in this gastronomical celebration?
"Well, the easiest answer is 'no'," says Dr. Elizabeth Stokes, a Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association member and...
UWM: To hold sessions for public input into chancellor search
MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Search and Screen Committee will hold eight listening sessions to give the general public an opportunity to voice their opinions about the next UWM Chancellor to members of the committee.
“The committee is making an effort to reach out to a number of different community groups to allow members of the public an...
Madison’s Central Business Improvement District: Downtown Madison Holiday Open House, Saturday, Nov. 27
Activities for Kids & Families – Special Offers & Complimentary Refreshments at Select Merchants - Trolley Rides & Gift Bags - Holiday Lights
Holiday Trolley plus Carolers continues Saturdays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18
MADISON, Wis. (November 22, 2010) – Downtown Madison welcomes one and all to the 3rd annual Downtown Holiday Open House, Saturday, November 27, 2010, from 10...
Anti-smoking groups: Four months later — compliance with statewide smoke‐free law high
Contacts:
Emily Rohloff, SmokeFree Wisconsin, Office 608.443.4365
Gail Sumi, American Cancer Society, Office 608.662.7570
Dona Wininsky, American Lung Association, Office 262.703.4840
Melissa Horn, American Heart Association, Office 608.221.8866 x7
Less than 1 percent of businesses receive noncompliance complaints
Madison, Wis.—November 17, 2010—Data on the first four months of Wisconsin’s statewide smoke‐free law shows compliance with the law is extremely high.
According to data collected by the...
Pugliese: Duluth Trading Co. expanding despite recession
By Brian E. Clark
For WisBusiness.com
The construction industry may be in the tank, but officials with Duluth Trading Co. -- which sells rugged clothing designed for and tested by tradesmen and women -- is continuing to thrive.
Stephanie Pugliese, a vice president with Belleville-based Duluth, says the catalog and online-sales company has increased its sales seven fold in the past eight...
